Translation guide
The English phrase 'do good' can mean to perform good deeds, to benefit others, or to act morally. It can also mean to succeed or perform well in informal contexts. This guide focuses on expressing the idea of doing good in Japanese, covering moral actions, benefiting others, and performing well.
He did good deeds throughout his life.
A common and natural way to say 'do good things'. Used in everyday conversation.
Let's do a little good every day.
A literary or formal expression meaning 'to do good'. Often used in philosophical or religious contexts.
Those who do good will be rewarded.
Literally 'to help people'. Implies doing good through helping others.
He does good by helping people on his days off.
To have a positive effect on someone or something.
Means 'to be beneficial' or 'to do good for'. Often used when something is good for someone's health, education, etc.
This experience will do you good.
Means 'to be useful' or 'to be of help'. Can be used when an action benefits someone.
Literally 'to give a good influence'. Used when someone or something positively influences others.
To do well in a task or situation, often used in casual English.
The literal translation '良いをする' is ungrammatical and never used. Always use a natural phrase like 良いことをする or 善行を行う.
Volunteer work does good for the community.
His words did me good.
He did good at work.